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Indigenous Peoples in Trades Training

School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) is on the ancestral unceded territory of the kʷikʷəƛəm (Kwikwetlem First Nation). The kʷikʷəƛəm continue to live on these lands and care for them, along with the waters and all that is above and below.

The Indigenous Peoples in Trades Training Program (IPITT) provides support to SD43 students who are interested in pursuing a Career, Education or Training in Trades. School District No. 43 and the Career and Trades Programs are committed to providing equal access and opportunity for Indigenous students interested in trades.

There are several programs and resources available for those interested in exploring or entering Trades. In partnership with the Skilled Trades BC, ACCESS Futures, SkilledTradesBC, WORK BC, and other agencies, we are able to help support students with:

Tuition-free Trades Training Programs
Financial support for equipment and other supplies
Transportation and Housing Allowances
Access to child care
Mentorship Programs 
Free tutoring and learning support
Free upgrading programs

It is our goal to support students and remove any barriers that they may face when entering trades. For more information and additional resources please visit the links provided in the right column.

For more information how to support an Indigenous student in Trades please contact:

Ashley Impellezzere: aimpellezzere@sd43.bc.ca

The Coquitlam School District will be offering a 3-day experience for Indigenous Students grades 9-12 in various trades including; Woodworking, Welding and CNC machining. To participate in this program, student must complete the registration package and submit it to their Youth Worker or School Counselor by March 7th, 2025. Please read more below.

The SD43 Indigenous Students in Trades Sampler is a hands-on, in-the-shop event designed for students in Grades 9-12 who identify as Indigenous. This 3-day experience aims to inspire students to explore the skilled trades and gain some basic skills in the shop. Participants will get to build a take-home project and learn foundational skills in Carpentry and CNC Machining.

Also included in the experience;

Transportation provided to and from PMSS (upon request)
Breakfast and Lunch provided all 3-day
Students will receive a T-shirt + program gift.
Guest speakers

There will be a total of 28 spots available. No former trades experience is required.

DATES OF NOTE:

Monday February 3rd , 2025 - REGISTRATION OPENS
Friday March 7th , 2025- REGISTRATION CLOSES
Wednesday March 12th, 2025- CONFIRMATION OF REGISTRATION & INFORMATION PACKGE EMAILED TO PARTICIPANTS

*Please note that all registration packages must be printed and submitted as a hard copy. Electronic submissions will not be accepted.

INDIGENOUS STUDENTS IN TRADES SAMPLER - APPLICATION .pdf

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